Real America's Voice: America's Top 10 with Wayne Allyn Root

Episode Date: January 24, 2026
Host: Wayne Allyn Root
Special Guest: Trisha McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary, Department of Homeland Security

Episode Overview

This high-energy episode of "America's Top 10 with Wayne Allyn Root" takes aim at current political and cultural issues through a sharply conservative lens. Root delivers his signature "Top 10 Countdown," blending personal commentary, news highlights, and interviews—including a detailed, interview with Trisha McLaughlin of DHS. He focuses on border security, alleged government corruption, the economic record of Donald Trump’s administration, and several creative proposals for immigration enforcement, all wrapped in his characteristic MAGA enthusiasm.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Commentary – "Make Alberta Great Again" (06:20–13:58)

• Theme: Root humorously proposes that after Donald Trump’s supposed “deal with Greenland,” Trump should focus on making Alberta, Canada, the 51st U.S. state.
  • Greenland: Valuable for strategic military bases, but a potential welfare state that would add two Democrat senators if granted statehood.
  • Alberta: Praised for conservative values, low welfare dependency, and abundant natural resources.

    “Alberta is everything Greenland is not... the perfect 51st state... Alberta is the American dream.” — Wayne Allyn Root (09:44)

  • Timing: Alberta's movement for independence cited as proof of opportunity.
  • Satirical Jab: “Let’s trade California for Alberta and if need be, add two players to be named later. Throw in Oregon and Washington. I’m only kidding. Sort of.” (11:40)

2. America's Top 10 Countdown (15:12–40:03)

#10: Alleged Democrat Corruption & Misuse of Funds (15:12)

• Examples listed: Hospital costs for illegal aliens, daycare funding fraud, misuse of homeless funds for personal luxury purchases, scams involving anti-poverty non-profits.
• Memorable quote:

  “Democrats have weaponized the whole US government to steal and loot taxpayer money by the billions... it adds up to trillions.” (15:19)

#9: Anti-MAGA Sentiment & Law Enforcement Backlash (17:12)

• Cites incidents where law enforcement or ICE agents were harassed, and Democrats allegedly obstructed ICE operations.
• Quote:

  “The Democrat party hates you, hates me, hates anyone who loves this country, hates MAGA.” (17:49)

#8: Praising Trump’s (Hypothetical) Second Term Record (18:58)

• Economic growth, low inflation, reduced trade deficit, restored border security, and the “1776 Warrior Dividend” for troops.
• Quote:

  “He promised he’d get inflation under control. He’s gotten it under control—1.6% inflation in the last three months.” (19:17)

#7: GOP and Law Enforcement Accountability (21:54)

• Praises recent Republican actions: arrests after church attacks, investigations into Rep. Ilhan Omar, Dr. Oz-led audits exposing spending on illegals.
• Notable moment: Reference to Bill and Hillary Clinton being voted in contempt by House Oversight.

#6: Trump “Takes on the World at Davos” (23:28)

• Trump is said to confront global leaders, declare the 2020 election stolen, and remind the Canadian PM of US protection.

  “He tells the Canadian prime minister, Canada lives because of the United States. Always remember that.” (23:42)

#5: Cold Snap & Global Warming Skepticism (24:26)

• Root dismisses global warming, citing extreme winter weather as evidence.

  “There is no global warming. It was always a scam…” (24:49)

3. Interview: Trisha McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary, DHS (27:03–34:29)

Key Topics:

• Minneapolis ICE Operations:

  • Lack of cooperation from local officials: “As we speak, Wayne, there are 1,360 criminal illegal aliens... and yet they will not turn them over to ICE.” — Trisha McLaughlin (27:58)
  • Surge in violence and doxing against ICE agents and their families.
  • Comparison with other states with more local cooperation (e.g., Texas, Florida).
  • Public perception and media portrayal of ICE as “Gestapo” is condemned as fueling violence.

• Public Safety vs. Politics:

  “This should not be a Republican or Democrat issue. This should be an American issue. This is about public safety, and yet they make it about politics.” — Trisha McLaughlin (32:16)

• Fraud Investigations

  • DHS surged 300 federal investigators into Minneapolis due to widespread fraud in anti-poverty programs.
  • Expected to release findings soon.

• Root’s Take:

  “You guys are heroes, Trisha. And it’s just amazing that anybody would treat you the way they are… It just shows how insane the left is.” (32:32)

Memorable Quotes & Moments:

• Root: “How disgusting that is. Our great law enforcement doing a great job in my opinion…” (27:36)
• McLaughlin: “They are carrying out the rule of law... demonize, to vilify, to obstruct is simply playing into the hands of these criminals that we’re trying to remove.” (31:14)
• McLaughlin: “70% of those illegal aliens that we’ve removed... have either prior criminal conviction or pending criminal charges against them.” (30:21)

4. Precious Metals Market – Andrew Eaton, Gold Gate Capital (36:13–38:48)

• Recent surge in silver prices attributed to demand from AI industry and industrial use; banks are taking long positions.

  “We’re seeing a huge increase in the demand in the AI industry which is rapidly growing.” — Andrew Eaton (36:39)

• Discussion on how listeners can invest in gold and silver via IRAs and 401ks.

5. Final Countdown: “The Final Four” (40:03–end)

#4: Trump Economy Booming (40:03)

• Cites Atlanta Fed projections, jobless claims at 50-year lows, and Trump’s Davos address confirming economic achievements.

#3: Withdrawal from World Health Organization (42:23)

• Celebrates: U.S. withdrawal as restoration of sovereignty.

#2: Investigation into COVID Vaccine Incentives for Doctors (43:18)

• Attorney General Ken Paxton starts probe into alleged financial conflicts.

#1: Root’s “Creative Immigration Enforcement” Proposals (44:00–end)

Summary:

• Entertaining, provocative ideas intended to “make liberal heads explode.”
• Proposal includes:
  • Rebranding ICE to “NICE: National Immigration and Customs Enforcement” for PR purposes.
  • Executive orders to ban paid protesters.
  • Use of water cannons—with red dye and skunk smell—on protesters.
  • Detaining protestors far from their home turf.
  • Focus enforcement in red states and cities for maximum impact and cooperation.
  • “When the one year moratorium is up, send NICE into the blue cities to arrest the illegals... It will be like deporting fish in a barrel. Won’t that be nice?” (48:28)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Wayne Allyn Root

  “America’s Top 10 Countdown—conservative patriotic talk on steroids squared to the thousandth power.” (04:33)
  “This show is for people that get it. You’re both angry, but a happy warrior nevertheless.” (03:55)

• Trisha McLaughlin, DHS

  “The demonization you’re talking about of our law enforcement... is contributing directly to the fact that they are seeing a 1,000% increase in assaults against them. Death threats are up 8,000%.” (28:29) “Tim Walls turned over 470 criminal illegal aliens... [including] child pedophiles, drug traffickers, thieves, burglars, sexual predators, back onto Minneapolis street.” (27:58)

Important Timestamps

| Segment | Time | |-------------------------------------------|----------------| | Main Theme/Introduction | 03:55–06:12 | | “Make Alberta Great Again” Commentary | 06:20–13:58 | | Top 10 Countdown Begins | 15:12 | | DHS Interview Start (Trisha McLaughlin) | 27:03 | | DHS Interview Key Statements | 27:58–32:32 | | Gold and Silver Market Segment | 36:13–38:48 | | Final Four Countdown | 40:03 | | Creative Immigration Enforcement Proposals| 44:00–end |

Tone & Style

• Root’s tone: Bombastic, unabashedly pro-Trump and anti-liberal, comedic exaggeration (e.g., talk of “trading California for Alberta”).
• Interview segments: Direct, affirming of law enforcement, painting Democrats as obstructionist or corrupt.
• Recurring style: “Happy warrior,” infusing even serious topics with incendiary and sometimes tongue-in-cheek proposals.

Conclusion

This episode is a magnified snapshot of the MAGA worldview in early 2026, mixing hype for Trump, deep distrust of Democrats and mainstream institutions, and performative, sometimes satirical, policy proposals. Interviews bolster the show’s championing of law enforcement and tough immigration enforcement, while economic bragging rights are used to underline the “success” of conservative governance. For Root and his audience, it’s an affirmation of the MAGA brand—loud, proud, and eager for confrontation.